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Smith, Elliott,
1976-,
author.
The untold story of Jack Johnson
[BOOK] :
heavyweight boxing legend /
by Elliott Smith.
Heavyweight boxing legend.
North Mankato, Minnesota :
Capstone Press,
2025.
32 pages :
illustrations ;
23 cm.
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First but forgotten
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
The fight of the century -- The gloves go on -- Packing a punch -- World famous -- Controversy -- A champion's legacy.
"You may have heard about Muhammad Ali. But long before Ali entered the ring, Black boxer Jack Johnson was winning bouts and challenging ideas about race. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Jack Johnson's story and how his life and career demonstrate the challenges of being Black, talented, and famous in the United States. Dive into the First but Forgotten series to read rarely told stories from history".
Ages 8 to 11 years
Capstone Press.
Grades 4-6
Capstone Press.
20241007.
African American boxers
Biography
Juvenile literature.
Boxers (Sports)
United States
Biography
Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in sports
Juvenile literature.
First but forgotten.